Olivia the turtle is about to take her first food tomorrow and a huge thank you to Spa De La Mare

Submitted by Steve on 22:53, 18th Mar, 2016 | 0

This afternoon the team at the GSPCA took a rather different delivery.

Olivia who is improving each day needs to soon be placed in a pool or tank and today Mickey and Dean from Spa De La Mare arrived with a hot tub to do the job.

Likely the only Animal Shelter across the UK and Channel Islands to have a hot tub on site the 3m square pool is in a section of the new multi purpose animal welfare building.

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Two wonderful young ladies from Les Beaucamps High have a great work experience at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 22:09, 18th Mar, 2016 | 0

This week two young ladies interested in an animal care career have been helping out at the GSPCA.

Nathalie Cloarec and Tia Barnett from Les Beaucamps High spent this week working with the team at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Where as many of their fellow students were carrying out work experience 9am to 5pm, Nathalie and Tia although only worked a 4 day week but their shifts were much longer being from 8am in the morning until 6pm at night as the staff at the GSPCA have to work.

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Good luck Alex we will miss you

Submitted by Steve on 21:41, 18th Mar, 2016 | 0

Last November at the GSPCA we met Alex Miller.

Alex came to the GSPCA through the Guernsey Employment Trust looking to volunteer and help at the Animal Shelter mainly with administration and accounts.

Little did Alex know that his help would broaden to helping with everything in the office to selling Christmas trees.

Since November Alex has helped Monday to Friday each week in the mornings assisting the team in a variety of roles.

Mostly based in the office with Helen Holmes helping with the work that goes on behind the scenes.

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It's not the Easter Bunny it's a stray rabbit found on Victoria Avenue now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 20:40, 18th Mar, 2016 | 0

On the 13th March a stray bunny was rescued from 4 cats.

The male black lionhead rabbit was found worried for its life on Victoria Avenue.

Despite is ordeal the bunny now named 'Paddy' is doing well although the staff are caring for him as he was found with a few matts in his long hair.

The team are appealing for the owner of the bunny to please get in touch with the GSPCA on 01481 257261 or email [email protected]

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Spaces available for the Easter Egg Hunts this Sunday and next week and you may get a tour to see some exotic guests

Submitted by Steve on 16:03, 18th Mar, 2016 | 0

After sell out days at the GSPCA last year for our GSPCA Easter Egg, Bunny and Treasure Hunts we have dates planned for this month.

Children meet the Easter bunny and GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne before having a tour of many of the animals, but especially the bunny rabbits.

As the groups are shown around they have a treasure hunt to complete whilst learning all about rabbits.

After the tour the group arrive at the events room where after finding out the answers and receiving prizes they are issued with buckets for an Easter Egg Hunt.

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UPDATE - Bonnie the seal pup checks her room upgrade at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:53, 16th Mar, 2016 | 0

Bonnie the grey seal pup at the GSPCA continues to make good progress and today she received a room upgrade at the GSPCA.

Having been slowly introduced to a small pool in the wildlife unit at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews she now has a choice of two.

Both pools have viewing through reflective glass to minimise her contact and even a feeding tube to help reduce her interaction with people.

Bonnie is still more than 15kg in weight away from being released but the team are pleased with her rehabilitation to date.

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UPDATE - Olivia the loggerhead turtle takes her first drink and appears more lively today at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:36, 16th Mar, 2016 | 0

Two weeks ago today a loggerhead turtle was rescued on Vazon beach.

The GSPCA have been doing all they can for her and today was the first real sign of life.

Although slight movements very occasionally only today have the team seen Olivia try to move about and for the first time take a drink.

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Slovakian puppy reunion - there can be a happy ever after - please help support banning the illegal puppy trade

Submitted by Steve on 22:50, 16th Mar, 2016 | 0

Last August 25 Slovakian puppies were stopped at Guernsey Customs in an awful state on route to the UK.

Then in September the two people transporting them were in Guernsey Magistrate Court for animal cruelty and fraud to hear their verdicts.

A 59-year-old man from the Slovak Republic was found guilty of animal cruelty and fraud and fined a total of £2,500.  He was told that the fine must be paid from custody or he would serve the alternative of 14 days in prison, which he quickly paid.

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UPDATE - Olivia the turtle meets Born Free - second blood test to be sent off please help donate towards her care

Submitted by Steve on 21:01, 15th Mar, 2016 | 0

Yesterday Olivia the loggerhead turtle received some very special guests who help rescue very exotic animals from around the world.

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VACANCY - Part time Animal Care Assistant post at the GSPCA - 3 mornings on 3 days off on a rolling rota - Closing date 25/3/16

Submitted by Steve on 17:32, 14th Mar, 2016 | 0

After nearly 13 years of service the team at the GSPCA will sadly be waving off Inez Rawcliffe who has been a fantastic member of staff working primarily with the Boarding Cats as well as helping other team members care for the hundreds of animals at the GSPCA.

Inez who works opposite Collette Pattimore 3 morning on 3 days off has helped care for thousands of cats over the years and we will all be very sad to see her retire.

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